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Kaman Corporation

General Machinist III

Middletown, CT · On-site

The ideal candidate will have a background in setting up and operating CNC and manual machining, including milling, lathe, drill press, and hand screw machines. The General Machinist III will be ...

Kaman Corporation

General Machinist III

Middletown, CT · On-site

The ideal candidate will have a background in setting up and operating CNC and manual machining, including milling, lathe, drill press, and hand screw machines. The General Machinist III will be ...

Biomerics

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Monroe, CT · On-site

$105K - $125K/yr

Traditional Swiss screw machining capability is also available for rapid prototyping and production. In addition, Biomerics utilizes 5 axis milling machines capable of producing complex finished ...

Biomerics

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Monroe, CT · On-site

$105K - $125K/yr

Traditional Swiss screw machining capability is also available for rapid prototyping and production. In addition, Biomerics utilizes 5 axis milling machines capable of producing complex finished ...

Polymer Resources, Ltd.

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Line Operator (Extruder) - All 3 shifts

Farmington, CT · On-site

$20 - $29/hr

In this role the incumbent will operate extrusion equipment (both single and twin screw) and the sub systems in order to create custom engineering resin compounds. This includes setting up and ...

Biomerics

Quality Operator

Monroe, CT · On-site

$19 - $20/hr

Traditional Swiss screw machining capability is also available for rapid prototyping and production. In addition, Biomerics utilizes five axis milling machines capable of producing complex finished ...

Biomerics

Quality Operator

Monroe, CT

$19 - $20/hr

Traditional Swiss screw machining capability is also available for rapid prototyping and production. In addition, Biomerics utilizes five axis milling machines capable of producing complex finished ...

ASSA ABLOY

CNC Set-Up Operator

Berlin, CT · On-site

$30.08/hr

Operate, or assign to flow-line employees to operate, production equipment up to and including; robotic systems and peripheral equipment, numerically controlled equipment, automatic screw machines ...

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Fabrication Welder

Danbury, CT

$30 - $35/hr

Must know how to assemble carbon and stainless weld pipe and screw pipe. * Must know how to use ... Blueprint Reading Machines & technologies you'll use: * MIG Welder (Fronius) * TIG Welder (Fronius)

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Fabrication Welder

Danbury, CT · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Must know how to assemble carbon and stainless weld pipe and screw pipe. * Must know how to use ... Blueprint Reading Machines & technologies you'll use: * MIG Welder (Fronius) * TIG Welder (Fronius)

Preferred Utilities

Fabrication Welder

Danbury, CT · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Must know how to assemble carbon and stainless weld pipe and screw pipe. * Must know how to use ... Blueprint Reading Machines & technologies you'll use: * MIG Welder (Fronius) * TIG Welder (Fronius)

TLD America

Electrical Assembly Technician

Windsor, CT · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Responsible for using equipment such as cutters, pliers, crimping tools, screw drivers, and any ... Electrical Schematics * Machine Building/Assembling * Hydraulics Experience * Electrical ...

Metals USA

Mechanical Assembler

Torrington, CT · On-site

$20/hr

Utilizes handheld tools such as a hand-held screw and drill gun. * Assembles parts using automatic wire cutter, crimping or grinding machines. * Assembles motors, pumps or compressors using press ...

Metals USA

Mechanical Assembler

Torrington, CT

$20 - $23/hr

Utilizes handheld tools such as a hand-held screw and drill gun. * Assembles parts using automatic wire cutter, crimping or grinding machines. * Assembles motors, pumps or compressors using press ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for screw machine in Connecticut is $21.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.36 and $25.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Screw Machine Operator, you need mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and experience in machining or manufacturing, often backed by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with screw machine lathes, micrometers, calipers, and blueprints, as well as safety standards, is typically required, and certifications like NIMS can be advantageous. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and a commitment to quality make someone stand out in this position. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining production efficiency, ensuring precision, and meeting quality standards in a manufacturing environment.

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Screw Machine Operators are responsible for setting up and operating screw machines to manufacture precision metal parts, often reviewing blueprints and using measuring tools to ensure specifications are met. They perform regular maintenance checks, monitor machine operations, and adjust settings to optimize performance and product quality. Daily tasks can also include troubleshooting equipment issues, inspecting finished parts for defects, and documenting production data. This role often involves working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with quality control and maintenance staff to keep manufacturing processes running smoothly.

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General Machinist III

Kaman Corporation

Middletown, CT

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

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Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

304th of 487 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

General Machinist III
Precision Fuzing and Sensors is actively hiring for a General Machinist III in Middletown, CT. This role requires experience in blueprint reading, part set up, program editing and in process inspection. The ideal candidate will have a background in setting up and operating CNC and manual machining, including milling, lathe, drill press, and hand screw machines. The General Machinist III will be working under the direction of the Group Leader or Supervisor with limited supervision, responsible for using a variety of machining equipment to perform machining operations at close tolerances.
Responsibilities
  • Work under the direction of the Group Leader or Supervisor with little supervision, specify exact tolerances and finish specifications to perform diversified machining operations.
  • Employ 5S and Lean Manufacturing skills in everyday work practices.
  • Use blueprint, schematics, written and verbal directions, shop policies and quality standards to obtain required contours, dimensions and finish specifications.
  • Calibrate and modify operational sequences to adjust speed of machining and frequency of cuts.
  • Set up computer programming to perform machining sequences.
  • Operate, edit and adjust a variety of CNC and manual machines.
  • Edit and check programming of machines.
  • Determine operational or tooling sequence.
  • Select feeds, speeds and tooling.
  • Hold close and exacting tolerances.
  • Requires the use of judgment to plan, perform activities, and make decisions as to the sequence of setups, operations and processes within standardized limitations.
  • Make decisions on the fixtures to be used, cutting tools, inspection equipment needed and how to set up machines to perform operations.
  • Perform general shop work such as deburring, machine repair and maintenance duties.
  • Use safety standards as a guideline to perform machine maintenance and maintain a clean an orderly work area.
  • Inspect own work using functional gages and inspection equipment to maintain maximum quality.
  • Inspect production work as often as necessary to maintain maximum quality standards and to prevent scrap work and minimal rework.
  • Must be OAP (Operator Acceptance Program) certified to inspect own work using various hand tools and measuring instruments to maximize quality.
  • Assist in training new employees.
  • Report defective material and other unusual conditions or circumstance to supervisor.

Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Minimum of 4-8 years of related experience
  • Use of elementary geometry, algebra and trigonometric principles together with the use of drawings, specifications, charts and tables.
  • Moderate physical effort consisting of frequently {90%) lifting or moving average weight (over 25 lbs and up to 60 lbs) material.

Shift: 2nd Shift Monday-Friday 2:45-11:15p
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k with employer matching contribution
  • Generous Paid Time Off

For more than 85 years, our team at Precision Fuzing and Sensors has designed, tested, and manufactured the fuzing and sensor systems that defense programs depend on - delivering mission-critical reliability from a single, vertically integrated facility in Middletown, Connecticut. Precision Fuzing & Sensors has spent more than eight decades at the forefront of fuzing technology for defense and aerospace applications, trusted by every branch of the U.S. military and allied nations across the globe.
Precision Fuzing and Sensors is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected characteristics protected by law. Precision Fuzing and Sensors and all its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all.
Precision Fuzing and Sensors endeavors to make the careers website accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the Corporate Human Resources department at 860-632-1000. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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